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Our sponsored cyclocross rider, Laura Van Gilder, lost her team this week. The news was short and ill-timed and left her and Rebecca Larson, amongst others, without a job. Laura is still seeking out some other options with some local teams and hopes to be able to race as a guest rider for larger events. With over 300 career wins and still the best sprinter in the US, we certainly think (and hope!) she will find a new spot.
Van Gilder said, “I know that I love racing my bike, and I want to continue to be able to do that this season. It’s just a matter of getting the word out there that I have the passion and enthusiasm to race and represent sponsors. Ride, guest ride, mentor and guest ride, as I did this weekend [with Sugar CRM] – these are all things I’m available to do … I’m going to be positive and optimistic and move forward. It’s just a shame. I don’t think any racers should be put in this position so late. It’s a reality with the economy, and it’s difficult to get sponsors, but we’re professionals, and we should conduct ourselves in that manner. I’m not through racing yet.”